The Situation at Chernobyl Is Deteriorating

The defunct site of the infamous 1986 meltdown has lost power two weeks after it was seized by Russian forces. Experts fear that another nuclear disaster looms. Read more »

The Spectacular Collapse of Putin’s Disinformation Machinery

A few critical errors have brought down Russia’s complex and objectively brilliant war of influence in the West. Read more »

The Race to Rescue Ukraine’s Power Grid From Russia

In late February, Ukraine began a long-planned 72-hour test to unhook its electricity grid from Russia’s. Then the invasion started. Read more »

Machines of War Take a Heavy Toll on Ukraine—and the Planet

The conflict is poised to exacerbate the climate crisis, as tanks, jets, and convoys burn fossil fuels, and nearby nations boost their military spending. Read more »